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P.069 Pediatric neurology subspecialty education development in a resource limited setting

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2019

A Mineyko
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
L Day
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
E Kumbakumba
Affiliation:
(Mbarara)
D Santorino
Affiliation:
(Mbarara)
D Boctor
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
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Abstract

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Background: In 2013, the University of Calgary (UofC) - Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Pediatric Education Program was established when the Pediatric Department in Mbarara, Uganda identified a need for enhanced education in pediatric subspecialty areas. We report on the experience of developing the pediatric neurology subspecialty curriculum. Methods: Pre-visit meetings established mutually agreed upon objectives and learning activities that were implemented over 2-week periods in 2015 and 2018. Pre and post-tests were administered to MUST Pediatric residents. Mean differences in test scores were compared using a Student t-test. Residents provided written feedback following the end of the second visit. Results: A pediatric neurologist (AM) visited MUST (2015 and 2018) to deliver the curriculum. The second visit was accompanied by a senior UofC Pediatrics resident (LD). Eight and 14 residents at MUST participated in the curriculum in 2015 and 2018, respectively. Neurology test scores improved in 2015 from a mean of 43% to 61% (p = 0.011) and in 2018 from 53% to 84% (p < 0.00001). Teaching sessions were well received by MUST residents. Conclusions: Collaboration between UofC faculty and MUST established an effective pediatric neurology curriculum that was well-received by residents.

Type
Poster Presentations
Copyright
© The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Inc. 2019